Special Education Paraprofessional

Cherokee County School District; Dogwood Park (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for Draytonville Elementary. Interviews are ongoing. Applicants must have 60 college credit hours or equivalent, or two years of college coursework, or a state exam. Transcripts must be uploaded during the application process.

Position involves assisting the teacher, working with small groups, and performing clerical duties. Employment is 9 months (192 days) with non-exempt status under the salary schedule.

Qualifications

• 60 college credits (transcripts required) or two years (60 semester hours) of college coursework.
• State-approved examination of content knowledge and pedagogy.
• Transcripts must be submitted during the application process.

Responsibilities

• Works with small groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
• Assists with reading, spelling, handwriting, and math.
• Assists individual children in need of special attention.
• Performs clerical duties and inventories supplies and equipment.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Completes other assignments as required by supervisor.

Skills

Student supervision

Reading support

Math support

Clerical tasks

Education

60 college credits

Two years college coursework

State-approved exam

Job description

• Date Posted:
  8/27/2026
• Location:
  Draytonville Elementary School

ALL APPLICANTS (BOTH INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CANDIDATES) MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE FRONTLINE EDUCATION APPLICATION WITH RESUME
INTERNAL TRANSFERS MUST COMPLETE THE REQUEST FOR TRANSFER FORM
Please Note: Substitutes Must Complete an External Application!
DESCRIPTION: Special Education Paraprofessional- Draytonville Elementary Interviews on going
Qualifications:

1. Have 60 College Credit Hours(TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED, UNOFFICIAL ACCEPTED) or
2. Have completed two years (60 semester hours) of college coursework from an accredited institution, or
3. Have passed a state-approved examination of content knowledge and pedagogy
*TRANSCRIPTS WILL NEED TO BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON OR UPLOADED DURING APPLICATION PROCESS*

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists with reading, spelling, handwriting, and math.
• Under supervision of teacher, prepares for classroom activities.
• Assists individual children in need of special attention.
• Catalogs and files instructional materials and maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment and prepares orders.
• Performs clerical duties.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Assists with the annual inventory of supplies, materials and equipment.
• Completes other assignments as required by supervisor.

Length of Employment:
9 Months - 192 Days
FLSA: NON EXEMPT
Salary:
PARAPROFESSIONAL SALARY SCHEDULE

Cherokee County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin,religion, age, or handicap in admission to, treatment in, or employment in its program or activities.

THE CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLY HIRES HIGHLY QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES